Domestic Energy Assistant

Thanet area | On premise | £29,028 to £32.256

Permanent | Full-time | TDC0636

Are you ready to make a difference in Thanet’s Community? Join Thanet District Council's passionate Domestic Energy Team as a Domestic Energy Assistant and become an integral part of our mission to save residents money and promote energy efficiency across the district. We are the county's largest energy advice service in local government, with a reputation for delivering meaningful change for people. In this role, you'll work alongside our dedicated Domestic Energy Officer, helping residents navigate energy-saving solutions, reducing CO2 emissions, and contributing to our efforts in addressing the Climate Change Emergency as set out in Thanet’s new corporate plan.

**Domestic Energy Assistant Main Duties and Tasks**:

- Efficiently manage the advice/referral service, liaising with residents, tenants, leaseholders, landlords, and referral agencies.
- Generate leads and promote energy-saving services to referral organisations.
- Assess energy efficiency needs and provide referrals for measures such as cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, heating repairs/boiler replacement, and low-carbon technology.
- Ensure accurate paperwork completion to maximise grants and savings for residents.
- Track and support households through their energy efficiency journey, ensuring timely spending of payments and grants.
- Assist in organising and conducting community advice sessions and events to promote awareness of energy-saving initiatives.
- Develop case studies for ongoing Home Energy service analysis and recommend necessary improvements.
- Manage ordering and stock levels of promotional materials.
- Provide up-to-date monitoring and evaluation of the advice service, collecting and maintaining accurate records of referrals made.
- Liaise with utility companies, local charities, and statutory bodies to maximise service impact and funding opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Lucy Rivers on 01843 577400. This post requires a full driving licence. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 15th April 2024.

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